The Retreat Port Stephens
4302 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316, Australia
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•The Retreat Port Stephens is a unique property in Anna Bay offering an ideal mix of Bush and Beach 2.5 hours north of Sydney. It's a property that lends itself to a huge spectrum of meetings, conferences, workshops, events and celebrations, while also backing onto the largest living sand dune system in the southern hemisphere. Across four acres you find self-contained accommodation for groups of all sizes. 4 x Cabins sleep up to 5 guests 3 x Bungalows sleep up to 6 guests 2 x Duplexes sleep up to 15 guests The Ranch sleeps up to 8 guests The Lodge sleeps up to 22 guests Given the gorgeous location and the laid-back atmosphere, The Retreat is recommended for relaxed outdoor Weddings, Corporate retreats, Birthdays, reunions and family getaways. For those with unique business events on their mind, The Retreat Port Stephens is suited to relaxed Conferences, team-building exercises and incentive trips.
Onsite facilities include: - Games room - Multipurpose Function room - Swimming pool - Covered BBQ areas - Camp fire (winter months only) - Parking at the accommodation buildings - Self-contained accommodation - Onsite dining - Walking access to the sand dunes - Free WI-FI
The Retreat Port Stephens Function Rooms
The Ranch
The perfect venue to be creative and captivate your team to work together. All setups include a projector and screen, speaker and microphone, and WIFI. Setups are as per your requirements in regards to the tables and chairs. Included in all...
Duplex Meeting Room
This building can be set up for a meeting space for up to 20 guests. Includes a private kitchen, bathroom, parking, and air-conditioned. The perfect venue to be creative and captivate your team to work together. All setups include a proje...
Back 1/2 Multipurpose function room Bush View
The bush view Multi-purpose function room has a beautiful bush backdrop. Large roll up patio blinds can allow for the free flow of air and bring the outdoor feel inside. This large area includes a bar area and easy access for dining. Set ...
Front 1/2 Multi-purpose room Pool view
This large meeting space can be transformed into space you require. We have tables and chairs available or you can hire in specific items using a local supplier. This is a versatile space that can be styled and staged for any event. Set on...
Entire Venue: Wedding and Social Events
A unique wedding venue surrounded by natural bushland. And it backs onto the most amazing sand dunes, we truly offer a venue like no other. We have a great range of accommodation for up to 90 guests. There are indoor and outdoor function ar...
Reviews for The Retreat Port Stephens
Tony McGrath
After missing the first night due to a massive storm that wiped out all power and communication to the area, we were contacted by 9am the next morning saying our accommodation was ready, Charlotte was lovely on the phone and so apologetic even though clearly not her fault. We arrived and the power had just been turned on, the cleaners and maintenance team had done an amazing job getting things ready. Our accommodation was extended to cover the missing night without any hassles at all. The kids area is great, the pool was the best, has a little shallow bit for our 3 yr old to play in. The staff throughout the week were so lovely. Can't wait to book next year again.
Narelle Moss
We loved our stay here, it was lots of fun. It's a great location you can walk onto the sand dunes from here and if you really wanted a longer walk, could walk across them to the beach - that would probably take an hour and it's not a swimming beach, but would still be a fun adventure. The pool is great, not heated, so best in summer and there are ping pong & pool tables. Note that The Retreat is NOT luxurious and is in fact a bit run down, although still well maintained if that makes sense. Lovely bath and hand towells and bedding etc were provided. And it was clean. We stayed in the big house and had a blast. 16 people. 6 rooms and 3 bathrooms. Fridge could have been bigger but it was fine.
Chelsea Fox
Great place. This is the second time we have stayed here now. They have some pet friendly cabins which are great with an enclosed garden. Good location with courtesy busses to take you out to dinner. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Nick Petropouleas
We had a disappointing experience with no customer service. Due to a storm in the evening 15.1.2025, there was no power and water and we had no choice but to leave the next day. Before we departed, a lady had told us that she will will get in contact with us to arrange something for the lost night. We received no call or resolution I.e refund or credit. Very disappointed.
Cathrine Schneider
We slept three nights in one of the cottages. The garden is lovely with a big playground for the kids. The rooms and the kitchen had a lot of space and my family enjoyed the pool. A week prior to our stay there was a sandstorm and from what I understood they were still cleaning up. The pool had a lot of plants and dirt on the floor which I guess is still from that storm. The cottage itself could have been cleaner on our arrival. There was garbage and toys from previous guests under the beds, the floor wasn’t clean and most of the dishes we had to clean before using them. In general I think the cottage is in need of a proper profound cleaning. The manager and the staff were lovely and really helpful with everything. All in all we had a good time.
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